Bad Axe 12

Vernon County, Wisconsin (near NEWTON)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK OF BAD AXE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
73 ft
Dam Length
790 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-04-14

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00904
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
43.61153, -91.01186
Age
52 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.